Side-by-Side Comparison: 家 vs. 豚
Every kanji below contains the Pig (豕) component. Bold readings indicate the primary WaniKani reading:
| Kanji & Meaning | Readings (Bold = Primary) | Shibashi Visual Mnemonic Story | Top Compound Word |
|---|---|---|---|
| 家 (Home) | ON: か KUN: いえ, や, うち |
The yakuza pig named Ian is resting at his cabin home with oolong & chips . | 家 (いえ) — house |
| 豚 (Pig, Pork) | ON: とん KUN: ぶた |
Tony the pig on a trip to Bhutan . | 豚肉 (ぶたにく) — pork |
How Each Kanji Uses the Pig (豕) Visual Motif
1. 家 (Home) — Pig Radical (豕) in Context
On’yomi: か | Kun’yomi: いえ, や, うち
Shibashi Visual Story: “The yakuza pig named Ian is resting at his cabin home with oolong & chips .”
2. 豚 (Pig, Pork) — Pig Radical (豕) in Context
On’yomi: とん | Kun’yomi: ぶた
Shibashi Visual Story: “Tony the pig on a trip to Bhutan .”
- 豚肉 (ぶたにく): pork
Essential Japanese Vocabulary Words Built from the Pig (豕) Family
Once you can recognize 家 (Home), 豚 (Pig) by their shared Pig (豕) visual motif, practice reading them inside these high-frequency Japanese words from the Shibashi app:
| Japanese Word | Hiragana Reading | English Meaning | JLPT Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 家 | いえ | house | JLPT |
| 家族 | かぞく | family | JLPT |
| 家具 | かぐ | furniture | JLPT |
| 大家 | おおや | rich family, distinguished family | JLPT |
| 豚肉 | ぶたにく | pork | JLPT |